Questions such as “What is pitch?” or “What do we perceive as harmonious?” are deceptively simple. Do timpani have a tone? How do we hear space? Some of what we hear can be explained by the physical properties of acoustic signals, others by the physiology of the acoustic organ, still others by cognitive processes. We are still far from really understanding how hearing works.
This talk aims to build a bridge between the physical world and perception. It will address topics such as pitch and tone color, cross-model metaphors, primary and secondary noise, space perception, the objectivity of sound, and acoustic illusion.